How to make Lebanese stuffed grape leaves (wara2 3inab)
Traditionally you can make grape leaves with either beef or make them vegetarian. Today I am showing you the vegetarian stuffed grape leaves which are served cold.
For assistance with rolling the grape leaves this is a helpful tool
This is my favorite brand for grape leaves
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Stuffed Grape vine Leaves the Egyptian way
Stuffed Grape vine leaves, or Warak Enab are a classical middle eastern dish that is a must have at any dinner party. They have a soft and tender texture, with a tangy herb rice filling, and today we'll be making them the Egyptian way which is Vegetarian and can easily be made Vegan!
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0:00 Intro
0:22 A primer on vine leaves
1:10 Making the stuffing
3:56 Preparing the vine leaves
4:27 Rolling vine leaves
5:45 Assembling the pot
6:54 Cooking the vine leaves
8:06 Yoghurt sauce
9:18 Taste test + Outro
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Ingredients:
Vine Leaves:
400g tomato (blended)
300g Vine Leaves
140g tomato paste
3 medium onions
2 cups rice
1 Cup Parsley - about 125g
2/3 Cup dill - about 75g
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp clarified butter - Replace with oil for vegan
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp black pepper
To cook:
1 Large potato or onion
4-5 cloves of garlic
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tsp salt
1/2 Tsp Black pepper
1 Chicken stock cube - Replace with vegan/vegetarian stock if you want
Yoghurt sauce:
1 Cup Yoghurt
1/3rd of a Cucumber
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp White vinegar
1 Clove garlic
1/2 Teaspoon salt
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Directions:
To make the stuffing:
1- Wash your rice until the water runs clear, place in a colander and allow to drain completely
2- Dice your onions into a small dice, and mince the parsley and dill (make sure to remove the stalks)
3- Place the onion in a bowl, and add the salt and pepper. Knead them into the onion to separate all the layers
4- Add the washed and dried rice, mix well
5- Add the tomato paste, and mix until evenly coated
6- Add the minced parsley (1 cup) and minced dill (2/3 cup), and mix
7- Blend your tomatoes into a liquid and add to the rice, and mix again
8- Melt your clarified butter, then pour onto the rice as well as the oil
9- Mix once more and the stuffing is done
To stuff the vine leaves:
1- Remove your vine leaves from the jar/pack, and rinse them under cold water
2- If your vine leaves feel a bit stiff, blanch each leaf in boiling water for 90 seconds
3- Place a leaf on your chopping board, with the ribs (rough side of the leaf) facing upwards
4- Place a teaspoon of the filling on the center of the leaf, leaving a gap to the bottom of the leaf
5- Fold the bottom of the leaf over the filling, then roll the leaf slightly
6- Tuck in the left and right sides of the leaf, then continue rolling and tucking until fully rolled
To assemble the pot:
1- Slice your onion or potato into thick slices, and lay them across the bottom of your pot. Peel and add the garlic cloves
2- Lay your vine leaves in a spiral, starting along the outer edge of the pot and working your way inwards
3- Finish a complete layer of vine leaves, then begin the next layer on top
4- Partial layers are fine and won't cause any issues
To make the yoghurt:
1- Add the yoghurt, lemon and vinegar to a bowl. Mix together and thin out with some water until you get a slightly runny consistency
2- Dice the cucumber into very small cubes, then add to the yoghurt, with the salt and mince the clove of garlic and add it
3- Mix well and set aside
To cook the vine leaves:
1- Place the pot on the stove on medium high heat and cover. DO NOT ADD ANY LIQUID
2- After about 10-15 minutes, the vegetables within the pot will have wilted and released some liquid. Tilt the pot and check the liquid is there, then pour in some stock (combine the stock cube with salt, pepper and lemon).
3- Add enough stock to go halfway up the side of the vine leaves, or tilt the pot at a 45 degree angle and the first 1.5 rows should be covered with stock
4- Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Allow it to boil for about 5-10 minutes, until the water dissapears and drops below the surface
5- Turn the heat down to low and let this steam for between 20-40 minutes
6- Remove from the heat when the vine leaves are tender and rice is fully cooked
To serve:
1- Let the pot cool for about 15 minutes, then place a plate on top of the pot
2- Flip the pot over and let this sit for a few minutes before removing the pot
3- Enjoy
Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe (Meat & Rice DOLMAS) ????????
Welcome back to Marie's kitchen!
Today we're making one of my FAVORITE foods - Rolled Grape Leaves or Dolma!
Try it with my hummus recipe!
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Authentic Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves / Dolmas
Makes about 35-40 stuffed grape leaves
Ingredients:
1 jar (1 lb.) grape leaves in brine
1 lb. ground beef or lamb
1 cup Royal basmati rice
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions:
Set out a cutting board with two layers of paper towels on top. This will be your workspace for rolling the grape leaves. Remove grape leaves from jar, squeezing gently to remove any excess brine, and lay flat on the paper towels. Separate one grape leave from the stack at a time.
In a medium bowl, add ground beef, rice, allspice, salt and lemon juice. Mix together with your hands until well-combined.
Using your hands, pinch off a portion of the meat mixture (about the size and shape of a lipstick tube) and place it in the bottom third of a grape leave. To roll the grape leaf, fold the bottom edge up over the meat and roll it once, tightly. Then fold the sides of the grape leaf into the center and roll again. Continue rolling forward, and tucking in the sides if needed, until the grape leaf is rolled up into a small, tight cylinder. Place the grape leave in the bottom of a pan (I use an All-Clad 3-qt. stainless sauté pan.)
Repeat process until the meat mixture is used up and the bottom of the pan is filled with the stuffed grape leaves. Now pour about 3 cups water over the grape leaves, just to cover. Using a lid that is smaller your pan, place the lid on top of the grape leaves – you’ll leave it there while cooking to prevent the leaves from unrolling.
Place pan on stove over medium high heat. Bring to boil and then reduce to low heat. Simmer for 45 to 55 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let grape leaves rest for 10-15 minutes (this will allow some of the water to be absorbed into the grape leaves). Drain any remaining water to prevent leaves from getting soggy. Serve immediately.
MAKE-AHEAD TIP: Stuffed grape leaves keep well, covered, in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat on a plate in the microwave, or in a covered dish in the oven until just heated through.
BEST Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves!
These Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves (Warak Enab) are made with a spiced ground beef and rice mixture - a delicious Mediterranean dish commonly served as an appetizer!
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Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves:
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Lebanese Kibbeh with Yogurt:
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2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling between layers
1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt plus more for seasoning layers
2 teaspoons AllSpice
1 1/2 cups short grain rice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 jar grape leaves about 60-70 in brine
2 medium Yukon gold potatoes sliced
1/4 cup lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare Stuffing (Hashweh)
1. Heat a large pan with olive oil, and cook ground beef until browned. Season with salt and AllSpice.
2. Add uncooked rice to the ground beef, then cinnamon and mix well until everything is incorporated.
3. To stuff and roll the grape leaves, lay a grape leaf flat on a cutting board, scoop out a heaping teaspoon of the rice mixture into the center of the grape leaf, and carefully fold in the sides and roll it like you would when making a wrap.
4. The trick is to roll it tightly enough so that it doesn't unravel while cooking, but not too tightly since the rice needs room to expand as it cooks.
Grape Leaves Preparation
5. Drain grape vine leaves and soak them in a large bowl of water.
6. Gently separate and wash the leaves individually. Stack them on a plate and set them aside. It is best to cover them with a damp cloth so they don't dry out, until you are ready to start rolling them.
Stuff, Wrap and Cook
7. To stuff and roll the grape leaves, lay a grape leaf flat on a cutting board, scoop out a heaping teaspoon of the rice mixture into the center of the grape leaf, and carefully fold in the sides and roll it like you would when making a wrap. Repeat until all the stuffing has been used and place the wrapped grape leaves in a tray.
8. Line the bottom of a large pot with tomatoes and/or potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Neatly arrange the stuffed and rolled grape leaves in rows, alternating directions, to completely cover the circumference of the pot. Drizzle each layer with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Place small round plate on top of grape leaves in the pot to hold them down and prevent floating while they are cooking.
10. Add 5-6 cups of boiling water to completely cover the grape leaves and the plate, then cover the pot and cook on Medium heat for 30 minutes, until most of the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
11. Add the lemon juice on top of the grape leaves, then cook on low heat for an additional 45 minutes.
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GRAPE LEAVES:
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Ingredients you’ll need
0:59 Preparing the beef and rice
1:59 Preparing the grape leaves
3:29 Preparing the cooking pot
5:09 Cooking the stuffed grape leaves
5:28 Finished product
6:03 Taste test
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How to Make Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves | Authentic Recipe
These Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves are a Mediterranean classic recipe made with short grain rice, parsley, tomatoes and onions - my favorite appetizer!
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Beef Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves:
Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad:
Vegetarian Lemon Rice Soup:
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1 jar grape leaves about 60-70 in brine
2 cups short grain rice
1 large tomato finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 bunch parsley finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 bunch green onions finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
¼ green pepper finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper or to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
¾ cup olive oil divided
1 large tomato sliced
¾ cup lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep Grape Leaves & Stuffing
1. Remove the grape leaves from the jar, and soak them in a large bowl of boiling hot water for a few minutes. Drain the grape leaves in a colander and stack them on a plate.
2. Combine the rice, tomatoes, parsley, green onions, green peppers, garlic and crushed red pepper. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle 1/4 cup of the olive oil over the mixture. Toss well to combine.
Stuff & Wrap Grape Leaves
3. To stuff and roll the grape leaves, lay a grape leaf flat on a cutting board, scoop out a heaping teaspoon of the rice mixture into the center of the grape leaf.
4. Carefully fold in the sides and roll it like you would when making a wrap. Repeat until all the stuffing has been used and place the wrapped grape leaves on a tray while wrapping. It will make about 60 rolls.
Cook the Stuffed Grape Leaves.
5. Line the bottom of a large pot with tomatoes and season with salt/pepper.
6. Neatly arrange the stuffed and rolled grape leaves in rows, alternating directions, to completely cover the circumference of the pot. Make sure to tightly pack them in the pot to prevent them from floating up and unwrapping during cooking.
7. Drizzle each layer with some of the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Place a plate upside down on top of the grape leaves in the pot. Next use something to weigh it down (a second plate works well or a bowl full of water). This will hold down the grape leaves in place, and prevent floating while they are cooking.
9. Add enough water (about 5-6 cups) to completely cover the grape leaves and the plate. Then cover the pot and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes, until most of the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
10. Add the lemon juice on top of the grape leaves, then cook on low heat for an additional 45 minutes.
11. Remove from heat and let rest for 30 minutes. Transfer to a dish and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS:
GRAPE LEAVES:
COLANDER:
MEASURING SPOONS & CUPS:
KNIVES:
CUTTING BOARD:
COOKING POT:
SINGLE BURNER:
KETTLE:
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:36 Ingredients you’ll need
0:52 Washing the grape leaves
1:01 Preparing the mixture
1:40 Preparing the grape leaves
1:53 Stuffing the grape leaves
2:37 Cooking the grape leaves
3:56 Serving the dish
4:11 Taste test
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How to Make Lebanese Grape Leaves
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